Travelers increase spending in Manitowoc County

MAVCB celebrates National Tourism Week

5:17 PM,
May 8, 2014

Jason Ring

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HTR Media

Data released by the state Department of Tourism reveals travelers to Manitowoc County spent $107.11 million in 2013, an increase of more than 6 percent from 2012.

Jason Ring, president of the Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau, said among the contributing factors for local tourism growth was a destination marketing campaign that focused on the area's relationship with the coast.

Ring said unique natural resources and investment in developing new and improving tourism infrastructure also contributed to the increase. ...